[Percutaneous brachial access: a few simple considerations]

J Radiol. 2009 Jan;90(1 Pt 1):77-8. doi: 10.1016/s0221-0363(09)70085-x.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This letter is with regards to the recently published article by Vidal et al. in the Journal Français de Radiologie Médicale. A clarification of US and venographic techniques of brachial venous catheterization and related complications are presented. The main indications for PICC line and subcutaneous port placement are described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Arm / blood supply*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps, Implantable*
  • Male
  • Multicenter Studies as Topic
  • Phlebography
  • Prospective Studies
  • Punctures
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • Ultrasonography
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control